Jean-Pierre Aumont
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 5, 1911 in Paris, France
- Died
- January 30, 2001
- Active Years
- 1931–2019 (89 Years)
- Total Credits
- 148 credits in database
Biography
Jean-Pierre Aumont was a French film and theatre actor born Jean-Pierre Philippe Salomons on January 5, 1911, in Paris, France. He was the son of Alexandre Salomons and actress Suzanne Cahen. During the 1930s, Aumont established himself as a leading man and a matinée idol. His career was interrupted by the Second World War, during which he became known for his work in Hollywood. Throughout his life, he maintained a long and respected career on stage and screen. Aumont died on January 30, 2001, at the age of 90. He is credited with 144 acting roles over the course of his career. He was also known by the name Pierre Aumont Jean P.
Career overview
Jean-Pierre Aumont was a French film and theatre actor born Jean-Pierre Philippe Salomons on January 5, 1911, in Paris, France. He established himself as a matinée idol and a leading man during the 1930s. His career was interrupted by the Second World War, during which he became one of several foreign actors to work in Hollywood. Known for his grace, sophistication, and debonair style, he maintained a long and respected career on stage and in film.
Throughout his professional life, Aumont was recognized for his contributions to the arts, including his work in the film Day for Night. He was credited with 144 acting roles over the course of his career. Aumont passed away on January 30, 2001, at the age of 90.
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148 titles- Carné, Prévert : drôle de duo (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- From María África to María Montez, A myth in Technicolor (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess (2006) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life (2000) as Edgar Degas
- Jean-Pierre Aumont, charme et fou-rires (1999) as Self
- The Proprietor (1996) as Franz Legendre
- Jefferson in Paris (1995) as D'Hancarville
- Giorgino (1994) as Sébastien
- Les enfants du diable (1994) as The priest
- Carné, You Said Carné? (1994) as Self
- Los mares del sur (1992)
- Becoming Colette (1991) as Captain
- Crimes et jardins (1991) as Lamoureux
- A Star for Two (1991) as Alphonse
- Counterstrike (1990) as Jean-Jacques Truffaut
- A Tale of Two Cities (1989) as Alexandre Manette
- To Our Late Husband (1988) as Alexandre Mouton-Sabrat
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Sweet Country (1987) as Mr. Araya
- Sins (1986) as Count De Ville
- On a volé Charlie Spencer ! (1986) as Le héros, séq. Hôtel du Nord
- Le Regard dans le miroir (1985) as Vasco Pessoa
- Vivement Truffaut (1985) as Self / Alexandre (archive footage)
- The Blood of Others (1984) as M. Blomart
- L'Âge vermeil (1984) as Jean Crémieu
- Nana (1983) as Count Muffat
- Les Beaux Quartiers (1983) as Quesnel
- Shadow Dance (1983) as Monsieur Jean
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Difendimi dalla notte (1982) as Giacomo Guerra
- Don't Look in the Attic (1982) as Ugo Ressia
- Coup de soleil (1982) as Gérard
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Boy Soldier (1981) as Commandant Félix
- The Memory of Eva Ryker (1980) as Inspector Laurier
- A Time for Miracles (1980) as Father DuBois
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- The French Atlantic Affair (1979) as Insp. Jean-Claude Raffin
- Something Short of Paradise (1979) as Jean-Fidel Mileau
- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Jean-Paul Delacroix
- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Jean-Paul Delacroix
- Two Solitudes (1978) as Jean-Claude Tallard
- Blackout (1978) as Henri
- The Love Boat (1977) as Gilbert Ferot
- Rendez-vous en noir (1977) as Garisset
- Entire Days in the Trees (1977) as Le fils
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Starsky & Hutch (1975)
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- The Happy Hooker (1975) as Yves St. Jacques
- Mahogany (1975) as Christian Rosetti
- Catherine & Co. (1975) as Marquis de Puisargue
- Cat and Mouse (1975) as Monsieur Richard
- The Two Missionaries (1974) as Monsignor Delgado
- Day for Night (1973) as Alexandre
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Man with the Transplanted Brain (1972) as Le professeur Jean Marcilly
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Graf Luckner (1971) as Webster
- Biribi (1971) as General
- La Pomme de son œil (1970) as Roland de Mailly
- La Pomme de son œil (1970) Writer
- Castle Keep (1969) as The Count of Maldorais
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Emilio Fazio
- Cauldron of Blood (1968) as Claude Marchand
- Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre (1967) as Dr. Erik Blomdal
- The Horse Without a Head (1964) as Inspector Sinet
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- Portuguese Vacation (1963) as Jean-Pierre
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Nurses (1962) as Dr. DiCarlo
- The Seven Deadly Sins (1962) as Jean Lartigue - le Mari (segment "L'orgueuil")
- Five Miles to Midnight (1962) as Alan Stewart
- Carnival of Crime (1962) as Mike Voray
- Always on Sunday (1962) as Valerio
- Pride (1962) as Jean
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Devil at 4 O'Clock (1961) as Jacques
- Three Faces of Sin (1961) as Guest at the opening
- An American Girl in Buenos Aires (1961)
- The Enemy General (1960) as Lionel Durand
- Startime (1959) as Louis
- John Paul Jones (1959) as King Louis XVI
- The Seventh Sin (1957) as Paul Duvelle
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Hilda Crane (1956) as Prof. Jacques De Lisle
- Napoleon (1955) as Regnault de St-Jean d'Angely
- Dix-huit heures d'escale (1955) as Robert Vitrac
- Mademoiselle from Paris (1955) as Maurice Darnal
- Climax! (1954) as Father James Cannon
- Reflets de Cannes (1954) as Self
- Charge of the Lancers (1954) as Capt. Eric Evoir
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Paul Jacquard
- Lili (1953) as Marc
- Royal Affairs in Versailles (1953) as Cardinal de Rohan
- Koenigsmark (1953) as Le précepteur Raoul Vignerte
- The Sparrows of Paris (1953) as Cesarin, hussar of the guard of Napoleon I
- Omnibus (1952) as Captain Bluntschli
- Wolves Hunt at Night (1952) as Cyril Dormoy
- The Straw Lover (1951) as Stanislas Michodier
- Last Meeting (1951) as Michele Bonesi
- Revenge of the Pirates (1951) as Il conte Enrico di Roccabruna
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Panelist
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Georges
- Life Begins Tomorrow (1950) as The Man of Today
- L'homme de joie (1950) as Henri Perlis
- Siren of Atlantis (1949) as Andre St. Avit
- Wicked City (1949) as Eric Martin, alias Hans Norben
- Wicked City (1949) Screenplay
- Golden Arrow (1949) as Andre Marchand
- Studio One (1948)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as John James Audubon
- The First Gentleman (1948) as Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg
- Song of Scheherazade (1947) as Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
- Heartbeat (1946) as Pierre de Roche
- The Cross of Lorraine (1943) as Paul Duprez
- Assignment in Brittany (1943) as Bertrand Corlay / Capt. Pierre Metard
- The Deserter (1939) as Paul Marchand
- Beautiful Star (1938) as Jean-Pierre
- Hôtel du Nord (1938) as Pierre
- Chéri-Bibi (1938) as Raoul Palas
- The Woman at the End of the World (1938) as Lt. Robert Jacquet
- Satan's Paradise (1938) as Jean Larcher
- S.O.S. Sahara (1938)
- Bizarre, Bizarre (1937) as Billy - le laitier amoureux d'Eva
- French White Cargo (1937) as Henri Voisin
- The Messenger (1937) as Gilbert Rollin
- Mama Hummingbird (1937) as Georges de Chambry
- Taras Bulba (1936) as André Boulba
- The Great Temptation (1936) as Pierre Villette
- Flight Into Darkness (1935) as Jean Herbillon
- Dark Eyes (1935) as Karpoff
- Happy Days (1935) as Pierre
- Maria Chapdelaine (1934) as Lorenzo Surprenant
- Ladies Lake (1934) as Eric Heller
- Un jour viendra (1934) as Henri de Langillier
- Ève cherche un père (1933)
- Song of the Streets (1933) as Jacques
- Le Voleur (1933) as Fernand Lagardes
- La merveilleuse tragédie de Lourdes (1933) as Georges
- Should We Wed Them? (1932) as Jim
- Jean of the Moon (1931)
- Checkmate (1931)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean-Pierre Aumont best known for?
Jean-Pierre Aumont is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Giorgino (1994), Counterstrike (1990), A Tale of Two Cities (1989), Sacrée soirée (1987).
When and where was Jean-Pierre Aumont born?
Jean-Pierre Aumont was born on January 5, 1911 in Paris, France. They passed away on January 30, 2001.
How many credits does Jean-Pierre Aumont have?
Jean-Pierre Aumont has accumulated over 148 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 2019.
What is Jean-Pierre Aumont's background in cinema and television?
Jean-Pierre Aumont was a French film and theatre actor born Jean-Pierre Philippe Salomons on January 5, 1911, in Paris, France. He was the son of Alexandre Salomons and actress Suzanne Cahen. During the 1930s, Aumont established himself as a leading man and a matinée idol. His career was interrupted by the Second World...
Jean-Pierre Aumont by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 45
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 64
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 61
- Day for Night (1973) as Alexandre — aged about 62
- The Boy Soldier (1981) as Commandant Félix — aged about 70
- Numéro un (1975) as Self — aged about 64
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